Wally passed away suddenly while on a camping adventure in the beautiful BC wilderness. He was 90 years young.
Wally was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Patricia (Paddy) Mackay, and is survived by his children Elizabeth Armer (Douglas), Robert (Marilyn), Brian (Christene), Fiona (Bob Lloyd), Ellen (Stuart Cole) and James (Max), and his grandchildren Ceilidh, Aaron, Shaun, Madeline, Jennifer, Tara, Evan, Alden, Calum, Claire, Heather and Molly.
Wally was born in Kempsey, Australia, and immigrated to Canada to work as a Chemical Engineer in Northern BC where he met and married, Paddy, the love of his life. Wally’s career took him from his home in West Vancouver to every continent on earth.
Wally’s boundless energy and unmatched zest for life was the stuff of legend--always on the go, always learning, charming everyone he met with his warmth, humour and a never-ending trove of stories. He modeled faith, kindness, generosity, fun and adventure and filled our lives with joy. He was a loving father, a dear friend and an ever-present mentor and role model. He will be dearly missed.
The funeral mass for Wally will be at 1pm on July 19th 2019 at St Anthony’s Catholic Church at 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver. Prayers will be held at 8:30pm on July 18th 2019. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society in Wally Mackay’s name would be gratefully appreciated.